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. 2012 Feb;10(2):e1001263.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001263. Epub 2012 Feb 14.

A new look at "filler cells" in the brain reveals their role in learning

Janelle Weaver  1
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A new look at "filler cells" in the brain reveals their role in learning

Janelle Weaver. PLoS Biol. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

In vivo and in vitro studies reveal that astrocytes, classically considered supportive cells for neurons, regulate synaptic plasticity in the mouse hippocampus and are directly involved in information storage.

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The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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Astrocytes respond to active synapses and release transmitters that persistently enhance synaptic efficacy and thus play a direct role in synaptic plasticity and brain information storage.
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